scientific method

1. A testable explanation or prediction based on available evidence and prior knowledge.
3. The degree of closeness of a measurement to the true value of the quantity being measured.
7. The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.
12. The process of designing, conducting, and analyzing controlled experiments to test hypotheses or investigate phenomena.
13. A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has undergone rigorous testing and validation.
14. A subset of a population that is selected for study, often to make inferences or generalizations about the entire population.
17. A factor or condition in an experiment that is deliberately changed or manipulated to observe its effect on the outcome.
18. A judgment or decision reached by reasoning after considering evidence and facts.
19. The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) brings about another event (the effect).
20. Principles or standards of conduct governing the behavior of individuals or groups in a particular context, often related to moral values and responsibilities.
21. A controlled procedure carried out to test a hypothesis or validate a scientific theory.

2. The variable that is deliberately manipulated or changed by the researcher in an experiment.
4. A factor or condition in an experiment that remains unchanged throughout the study to ensure that only the variables being tested are affecting the outcome.
5. In an experiment, a standard against which the results are compared to assess the effectiveness of the experimental treatment.
6. The act of closely watching or monitoring something, often in a systematic way, to gather data and information.
8. A statistical measure indicating the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, often without implying a causal relationship.
9. The degree of exactness or refinement in measurement, indicating how closely repeated measurements agree with each other.
10. Systematic error or deviation from the truth in judgment or decision-making, often influenced by personal beliefs or prejudices.
11. The process of repeating or reproducing an experiment or study to confirm the validity of its results.
15. The process of quantifying or assigning a numerical value to a property, characteristic, or phenomenon.
16. Information collected through observation, experimentation, or measurement, often used as evidence in scientific research.